In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress seems to be the main course on our daily menu. Yet, amidst the chaos, there is a sweet solace waiting to be savored when we choose to connect. Jake Ernst, a therapist and clinical director of Straight Up Health in Toronto, Canada, specializes in working with young people and families facing challenging and stressful situations. He is a product of a close-knit family in a small town, and he developed a penchant for helping others early on. Despite the loss of his father in his teenage years, he found solace in connections, which led him to become a therapist. Moreover, through his work, Jake emphasizes the power of human connection, addressing modern stressors and advocating for solidarity through his podcast "This Isn't Therapy" and the newsletter "Just Trying To Help." In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world driven by worry, hurry, alarm, and overwhelm (WHOA). Appreciate the fundamental role of relationships in healing and growth. Explore the concept of co-regulation and its role in maintaining calmness in others. Recognize the detrimental effects of co-escalation in perpetuating stress and anxiety. Foster healthier relationships and promote community support. Recognize the interconnectedness of individual and social well-being.    Get all the resources from today’s episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by a beloved nonprofit fundraising platform Givebutter. Our friends at Givebutter really understand what it takes to stay connected to your donors and how to use your CRM to do it. Their free fundraising platform empowers millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better every single day. To learn more about them, head on over to givebutter.com/mallory Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefundraising_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven’t already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you’re looking to raise more from the right funders, then you’ll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point